Israel has issued a warning to its citizens to avoid displaying their identities when traveling abroad to prevent them from being targets of attacks or violence. Eylon Levy, spokesperson for the Israeli government, announced this decision on his X account (formerly Twitter):
I can't believe I had to announce this:
Israel is issuing an urgent global travel warning for ALL citizens traveling ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. 🌍
Rethink if foreign travel is really necessary. If you have to go, avoid displaying outward signs of your Israeli or Jewish identity. pic.twitter.com/df9nvAYctx
— Eylon Levy (@EylonALevy) November 3, 2023
"Globally, I want to address this moment of peril for the Jewish People worldwide as we witness a disturbing spike in antisemitic hate speech and even instances of violence against Jews and Israelis following the October 7 massacre. Today, the National Security Council and the Ministry of Foreing Affairs put out an unusual global travel warning," Levy confirmed. "We are calling on all citizens of Israel to exercise heightened caution when traveling ANYWHERE abroad."
This decision was made on the same day that Hezbollah amplified its threats against the United States and Israel. The leader of the Lebanese terrorist group, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, said that Washington "must pay a price for Israel's crimes in Gaza."
On the other hand, Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, reaffirmed the United States’ continued support for Israel in a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog held in Tel Aviv.
